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January 9, 2026
IRS Free File will begin accepting individual tax returns today, giving eligible taxpayers an early opportunity to prepare and file their federal income tax returns ahead of the official start of the 2026 filing season later this month. While the filing season begins later this month, IRS Free File
January 8, 2026
The bipartisan minibus passed today by the U.S. House of Representatives includes the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill for the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, which provides $540 million for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC). This money will support civil legal assistance for
January 6, 2026
With the 2026 filing season quickly approaching, the Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to take a few simple steps now to prepare for filing their 2025 federal income tax returns. Visit Get Ready on IRS.gov for checklists, updates and no-cost filing options. One of the most important steps
January 5, 2026
The Pennsylvania Health Law Project has published the latest edition of the PHLP Health Law News. You can subscribe to receive the PHLP Health Law News on the PHLP website at www.phlp.org.
December 3, 2025
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) opens today, Wednesday, December 3rd! LIHEAP provides financial assistance to help low income families pay for heating bills during the coldest months of the year. Pennsylvania residents with income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Limit
December 2, 2025
The Shiver Center on Poverty Law has announced that the organization will be sunset at the the end of 2025. In announcing the decision the following statement was released by the Shiver Center: The Shriver Center on Poverty Law has been a national leader in the fight for economic and racial justice
November 19, 2025
Pennsylvania Institutional Law Project (PILP) is hosting its Annual Event & Fundraiser: Medical Care Behind Bars! on November 20, 2025 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Eastern at Design Philadelphia, 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Join PILP for this important evening featuring a discussion on medical
November 13, 2025
The Management Information Exchange is offering a free webinar, with the support of the National Association of IOLTA programs, entitled Making Justice Relatable: Building a Storytelling Architecture for Legal Aid on November 19, 2025 from 2:00 PM-3:30 PM Eastern. Even the most powerful missions can

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